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Planning a move to a new location can often bring a long list of questions. But the biggest (and possibly most central) question for you to answer is – what about this city or town will feel like home and will make you want to live there for the rest of your life? If you are considering moving to Summerville, there are new home communities (like The Ponds) that are ready to welcome you in and give you a reason to stay.
The town of Summerville, SC, is in many ways a throwback to the past. With a history dating back to the 1700’s, current residents strive to maintain that small town feel that appeals not only to the 46,000 people already living and working there but to the thousands of visitors who come every year.
So Sweet
Nothing is more symbolic of the Southern way of living than sweet tea. Summerville pays homage to the refreshing beverage in a multitude of ways, including a Sweet Tea Trail celebrating the town as the birthplace for this iconic drink.
The Sweet Tea Trail leads visitors through town, where they can explore all that Summerville has to offer–antique dealers, quaint shops, fantastic Southern eateries, and a walk through history around every corner. The town has even entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the largest sweet tea ever made, drawing in visitors and revenue that stimulates the local economy, proving that even a common drink can have a big impact.
It’s All Natural
Summerville is a great place for nature enthusiasts to live, with beautiful rivers for soaking in the outdoor atmosphere, long trails for hiking and exploring and treasured parks (including Givhans Ferry State Park) that offer plenty of things to do.
And, of course, what Summerville was originally famous for, its abundant trees and flowers that keep the town breathtakingly beautiful and sweetly idyllic. Known as “The Flower Town in the Pines”, Summerville has always been highly protective of its healthy pine trees and vibrant azaleas. Residents and visitors alike can breathe in the scent of true southern charm, thanks to the flourishing greenery found all over town.
And There’s More
As you can see, the town actively strives to preserve its heritage, from the natural beauty and charm of the area to celebrating its many historic sites. But there is certainly so much more to Summerville to explore and know than what comes from the past.
With an orchestra, a local theater, a museum, an art studio, bed and breakfasts, motels/hotels, campgrounds, 5 golf courses, and an abundance of places eat, you’ll never have a reason to be bored here. But don’t forget that historic Charleston is less than 25 miles away, holding the allure of a bigger city from a charming small town park bench.
Living in Summerville is like having a hand on the past, but a foot firmly moving into the future.
